Plongée Komodo

Komodo National Park was established in 1980 and includes three major islands—Komodo, Rinca, and Padar—plus many smaller ones. The park covers over 1,733 km², with about 603 km² of marine protected area, making it ideal for a dedicated dive trip.

With our very own Komodo Resort and Neptune Scuba Diving Komodo, you can explore colorful coral gardens, deep walls, and thrilling drift dives. Manta rays, mobula rays, eagle rays, and several shark species are among the highlights that make Komodo scuba diving so rewarding.

Part of Komodo National Park, Rinca Island is known for Komodo dragons in their natural habitat—the largest lizards on Earth—plus rolling hills, savannah, and quiet beaches. Guided tours with park rangers balance safety with insight into behavior and conservation. Scenic trails offer views over turquoise water and rugged landscapes.

Batu Bolongis Komodo's most iconic site: drift along the pinnacle in lively current, past vibrant corals, reef sharks, turtles, and big schools of fish. Night dives reveal a different side of the reef. The dive is typically a zigzag pattern; divers should be Advanced Open Water with roughly 30–40 logged dives, because currents can be extreme and timing matters—dives are sometimes cancelled when the surface shows unsafe conditions.

Descending the pinnacle, corals cover the structure while whitetip and blacktip sharks cruise, turtles glide past, and fish schools move in shifting currents. Visibility is often excellent on calm days; always confirm plans with local operators.

Maximum depth: 30m+ / 98 ft  |  Temperature:27–29 °C / 80–84 °F  |  Currents: Often strong, requires planning  |  Minimum experience: Advanced Open Water  |  Visibility: Variable; excellent on calm days  |  Best time: Year-round; April–October often best.

No Komodo trip is complete without The Cauldron(Shotgun): an underwater channel with swirling current that draws schools of fish and often sharks—and sometimes mantas. As a drift, it is one of the park's most exciting dives, fast through the channel.

Maximum depth: 20m / 65 ft  |  Temperature:26–28 °C / 78–82 °F  |  Currents: Mild to strong  |  Minimum experience: Advanced Open Water (drift and current skills required).

Advanced Open Water (or higher) is typically required; always confirm certification rules with your operator before diving Shotgun.

In Komodo National Park, Castle Rock combines dramatic underwater topography with pelagic action. Strong currents can bring reef sharks, giant trevally, barracuda, and dense schools of fish over healthy coral.

Maximum depth: 65m / 130 ft  |  Temperature:25–29 °C / 77–84 °F  |  Currents: Mild to strong  |  Minimum experience: Advanced Open Water

Guided dives with experienced professionals are strongly recommended to read currents and stay safe in this dynamic environment.

Cannibal Rock is an advanced site with dramatic topography, colorful soft corals, sponges, and macro opportunities—pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, mantis shrimp, fusiliers, snappers, and occasional mantas, turtles, or reef sharks. Access is often by liveaboard.

Maximum depth: 98 ft  |  Temperature: 25–29 °C / 77–84 °F  |  Currents: Strong  |  Minimum experience: Advanced Open Water

Other notable Komodo sites include Three Sisters, Siaba Besar, and Siaba Kecil—ask your operator for a tailored itinerary.

Diving works year-round, but the best conditions usually fall between April and November: calmer water and visibility up to about 30 m. From December through February the rainy season can bring wind, waves, and reduced visibility—but it is also when manta migration activity peaks. Peak tourist diving months July–September can be busy.

Research operators with strong safety records and guides who know local sites in detail—many Komodo locations demand experience. Neptune Scuba Diving Komodo and Komodo Resort offer professional guiding and comfortable stays near the action, so you can focus on great diving with confidence.

Carry a surface marker buoy (SMB), whistle, horn, and dive computer. The SMB is essential; audible signals are highly recommended if you are separated from the group or boat. Some operators provide GPS beacons such as Nautilus Lifeline.

Labuan Bajo offers everything from large resorts (e.g. Ayana, Sudamala, Plataran) to budget homestays. For divers and snorkelers, Komodo snorkeling pairs well with boat-based exploration.

Neptune Scuba Diving operates Komodo Resort on Sebayur Island, at the gateway to the park—contact us for availability and Komodo diving information.